What is the priority nursing action for monitoring the vital signs of baby cacho during the post-neonatal care period (90 minutes to 6 hours after birth) ?

A newborn baby, Baby Cacho, was born 30 minutes ago via spontaneous vaginal delivery to a 28-year-old primigravida mother. The baby is currently in the post-neonatal care period, requiring essential intrapartum and newborn care (EINC) interventions. As a nurse, you need to monitor the newborn’s vital signs closely during this critical period.

As a nurse caring for miguel in the post-neonatal care phase, what vital signs should you prioritize monitoring within the first 90 minutes to 6 hours after birth ?

A newborn baby named Miguel Panganiban was born 30 minutes ago via normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at a local hospital. Miguel’s mother had an uneventful pregnancy and prenatal care. The baby was born at 38 weeks gestation, weighing 3.2 kg. Miguel is currently in the post-neonatal care phase, and routine monitoring of his vital signs […]